09-13-2020 11:36 PM
I was SUPER excited to upgrade in the 50mm department. I got the Canon 50mm 1.2 L series just last week. I ordered it brand new from Adorama. I put it on my 5D Mark iii and tested it around the yard (with my chickens). LOVED the quality! I brought it out in the field with me to shoot an intimate wedding ceremony (20 guests). It worked fine for the first 1200 or so shots. Now every 5-6th image looks highly overexposed. But the settings are exactly the same as the other images! NO flash being used. I haven't EVER experienced this with any of my other lenses (I have a lot). Any advice?
ISO 1600 F2.8 1/320sec
09-15-2020 11:29 PM
For what it's worth, I have the same lens, utilized primarily on a Canon 5DsR.
The one variable I do not see mentioned, in the background the sky appears overcast, I have experienced the same effect when set to manual mode, even shots seemingly taken close together.
With a wide aperture, especially f1.2 I noticed it more, right out of the box.
And especially with an overcast sky, did not seem to see it on a sunny day, so my theory, and correct me if I am wrong, with an ISO of 1600 if the light through an overcast sky suddenly increases then the exposure will be affected, so I switched to auto ISO, and never saw it after.
The 50mm 1.2 L, is not what I have found to be the easiest lens I have to use, it's not like the 24-70 which percentage wise just seems to nail 99% acceptable.
Please relay your outcome as if it is defective, so far mine has been outstanding.
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